In his post, Rahul Gandhi claimed the video showed students being subjected to police action during protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. He said students were demanding transparency and accountability
Iloilo City authorities have launched a probe into a viral video showing two students engaged in an explicit act at the Iloilo Esplanade. Officials warned the public that sharing, reposting, or circulating the video is illegal under child protection, privacy, and anti-voyeurism laws, urging citizens to protect the minors' dignity.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has taken a sharp jab at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting he step down to become a social media influencer following the conclusion of the nationwide NEET paper leak demonstrations.
Global payments company Visa Inc. plans to eliminate approximately 2,600 positions—representing about 7% of its workforce—as part of a broader corporate restructuring to streamline operations and accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). The job cuts will primarily impact employees in the company's technology and product operations teams.
The US Department of Education has opened a federal investigation into Denver Public Schools after allegations that a high school teacher required same-s*x students to kiss each other during a classroom assignment.
Tech giant Meta has informed the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) that content posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent figures will now face enhanced safeguards, including manual oversight and multi-level reviews by senior executives.
Police in Panipat have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against doctors at a private hospital following the death of a 50-year-old woman whose family alleges she was subjected to an unauthorized cardiac procedure after being admitted for a leg fracture.
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a sharp attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding his resignation over alleged police high-handedness during recent student demonstrations in the national capital.
Tensions in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) reached a boiling point this week as violent clashes erupted between security forces and demonstrators participating in the Joint Awami Action Committee's (JAAC) "Awami Huqooq Long March."
A portion of the busy Outer Ring Road caved in near Paschim Vihar in West Delhi, disrupting vehicular movement on the key arterial stretch. Authorities confirmed that no injuries or casualties have been reported so far.
An 18-year-old developer in China has built a custom mobile application designed to help his elderly grandfather stay consistent with his daily medication schedule, leveraging artificial intelligence to prevent missed doses and accidental mix-ups.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of interrupting his speech and silencing his microphone during a debate in Parliament on Wednesday.
A severed human head discovered on a cricket ground in Bengaluru’s Varthur area on Wednesday morning triggered a police investigation that quickly led authorities to a nearby railway track, resolving the initial shock surrounding the incident.
Actor and BJP Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut posted a video statement on Instagram addressing the backlash over her recent comments labeling student protesters as "generation gutter". In her clarification, Ranaut defended her initial stance, arguing that her critique was directed at specific conduct during demonstrations rather than the entire generation.
Thai authorities have rescued three Indian nationals who were allegedly abducted and subjected to daily physical torture by a transnational criminal network in Pattaya. The victims, aged between 23 and 26, were lured to Thailand with a low-cost travel package before being held captive in a rented house for nearly a week.
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a sharp attack on the Union government during a parliamentary debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill.
SC accepted the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) decision to close criminal proceedings against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the Talabira-II coal block allocation case, setting aside a 2015 trial court order that had summoned him as an accused.
A 20-year-old second-year IIT Bombay student, Sohil Rajkumar Sangwan, was found dead in his hostel room, prompting a police investigation. Officials said preliminary findings suggest a suspected suicide, while chats on his phone indicated family and personal issues. Police have registered an ADR and are examining his electronic devices as the investigation continues.
Banks in India will remain closed for up to 14 days in August 2026, as per the RBI schedule. Closures include seven weekend holidays - five Sundays (Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) and two mandatory Saturdays (Aug 8, 22) - along with festivals like Independence Day (Aug 15), Eid Milad Un Nabi and Raksha Bandhan. Digital banking and ATMs will run normally.
Indian stock exchanges (NSE and BSE) will see uninterrupted weekday trading in August 2026, with no weekday holiday closures. Independence Day on August 15 falls on a Saturday. Markets will be closed across five weekends (10 days total). A clearing and settlement holiday is scheduled for Id-E-Milad on Wednesday, August 26.
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